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Nicholas Chan's research interests lie at the intersection of religion and politics, with a specific focus on recognition-seeking politics and the role of religion in millenarian thinking and extremist politics. He holds a PhD in Politics and International Studies from the University of Cambridge, and an MSc from the S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore, where he was awarded the Rajabali Jumabhoy Foundation Gold Medal. His doctoral research delves into the complex relationship between Islam and counter-terrorism in Malaysia, particularly examining recognition-seeking and the construction of knowledge within this context. Nicholas is also a co-investigator on a Meta research award addressing misinformation and polarization, specifically in the context of viral right-wing populism in Malaysia. His publications include contributions to journals such as Critical Asian Studies, Journal of Southeast Asian Studies, Foreign Policy Analysis, and TRaNS: Trans-Regional and -National Studies of Southeast Asia, among others. He has substantial work experience with various think tanks and research institutions in Southeast Asia, including the ISEAS-Yusof Ishak Institute and the Penang Institute.
Strategic Defence & Studies Centre • Canberra, ACT, Australia
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